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Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta (Photos)

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Oct 31, 2021.

Governor Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta.

EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on corporate organisations and residents of the state to partner with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta slated for December.

The governor made the call while speaking at the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta Activation Ceremony at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island on Friday.

Speaking at the event, the governor stated that the partnership between government, corporate organisations and individuals will boost the Lagos State’s economy and generate income for organisations that key into the Greater Lagos Fiesta.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said the government cannot do it alone, noting that the state needs partnership with organisations and individuals for growth and development of tourism, arts and culture sectors.

He added that the state government is working hard to vaccinate four million people before December, urging the residents of the state to visit government accredited centres to receive COVID-19 jab, which has already been provided by the Federal Government.

In his address, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, said the Greater Lagos Fiesta which had passed through different stages and nomenclature since its inception years back serves as the end of the year entertainment event that most Lagosians, Nigerians and the entire world look up to as the year comes to a close.

The commissioner, therefore, noted that her ministry is working with Ministry of Health and Lagos Safety Commission to ensure that all health and safety protocols are put in place during the fiesta just as she appealed to Lagosians to take their COVID-19 vaccination as the Ministry will only allow vaccinated persons into the venue of the Greater Lagos Fiesta events.

She said, “With this year’s theme of the Greater Lagos Fiesta tagged ‘Lagos Rocks’, Lagos State Government will be hosting a 31-Day massive experience of entertainment, awe and inspiration, the likes of which has never been seen before in Nigeria from 1st December 2021 till the end.

“The state government will be using the Greater Lagos Fiesta to further transform Lagos into a major African tourism and entertainment hub by exploring and promoting the potentials that abound in the state, as well as integrating the thriving Entertainment and Arts industry as a viable platform to attract visitors and create job opportunities.”

The commissioner further enjoined private organisations and individuals to take advantage of the ample opportunity of the Greater Lagos Fiesta and key into the 31-day calendar event.

According to her, some of the programmes highlighted for the Greater Lagos Fiesta include cultural performances and opening concert, cycling competition, fashion show, food festival and opening ceremony of Souk Village, Lagos Marina Day and Greater Lagos Concert – five days back to back concert in all the five divisions of the state.

She added that arrays of A Artistes, Music Icons, Artistes, best of Comedy, DJs, Dance Performance, Talent Hunt, among others would participate during the concert to further demonstrate that Lagos is the centre of entertainment in Africa and ‘Lagos truly Rocks’.